Dr Sameer awadhiyaGuardian of 2 children3 years agoA. Fever is a reaction of the body to different pyrogens released during any Infection. Usually temp more than 99 F is taken as fever .
Mostly in children fever is because of viral infections like flu or RSV where the fever is there for 4-5 days but may persist even upto 2 weeks .
Initially antipyretic like paracetamol is given in a dose of 15 mg / kg/ dose. Can be repeated after 4-6 hrs if needed .
Lukewarm sponge bath can be given as home remecdy to decrease fever.
Adequate fluid intake ibgs also beneficial.
Urine output monitoring is necessary to avoid dehydration .
Ankita MehtaMom of a 9 yr 1 m old girl3 years agoA. hi
give her calpol drops.
but give it as per your doctor's Prescription or instructions given on packet.
keep your child well hydrated
dress your child lightly
rub onion slices on chest and back of your child,it will help to decrease the temperature.
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